US policy on Strait of Hormuz
Trump announces plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory, a move affecting the strategic waterway off the coast of Iran
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US and Israel plan Iran energy strikes
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Chapter 19 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 4d 2h ago Chapter 18 of 19ConflictDevelopingReported 5d 16h ago US and Iran dispute Strait of Hormuz
Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz after Donald Trump claimed the United States maintains total control of the strategic waterway.
Chapter 17 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 6d 4h ago US-Iran standoff over Strait of Hormuz
Trump claims the US controls the Strait of Hormuz after Iran sets conditions for reopening the strategic waterway.
Chapter 16 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 6d 19h ago US military fires on cargo vessel
Dismantled the cargo ship after US forces fired missiles, confirming the vessel was destroyed while attempting to violate the blockade on Iran.
Chapter 15 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 7d 14h ago US Iran diplomatic dispute
Trump demands compensation from Iran for casualties in future negotiations, countering Tehran's claims ahead of planned talks.
Chapter 14 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 9d 4h ago Iran sets Strait of Hormuz conditions
Demands US compensation and sanctions relief as conditions to reopen the shipping route, following talks with Oman.
Chapter 13 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 11d 19h ago US-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz
Awaits resumption of negotiations in Pakistan on July 11 as diplomatic efforts continue over maritime security
Chapter 12 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 13d 11h ago Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz talks
Iran announces a preliminary agreement with Oman to manage shipping transit through the Strait of Hormuz, entering the final review phase.
Chapter 11 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 13d 21h ago US missile stockpile reports
Quantifies the depletion: Pentagon reports confirm 65% of Patriot missiles and nearly all ATACMS stocks are exhausted, leaving insufficient reserves.
Chapter 10 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 13d 19h ago Bessent suggests Hormuz deal near
Suggests a deal to restore freedom of movement through the Strait of Hormuz could be reached today or tomorrow, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Chapter 9 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 14d 4h ago Strait of Hormuz cargo ship attack
Reports state a cargo vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, following recent regional tensions.
Chapter 8 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 15d ago US-Iran diplomatic dispute over talks
Trump asserts direct talks are underway with Tehran, while Iranian officials deny negotiations and state they are communicating only through Oman.
Chapter 7 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 15d 3h ago US and Iran diplomatic standoff
Denies Iran that any current talks are taking place with the U.S., contradicting previous reports of a restart.
Chapter 6 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 15d 4h ago US and Iran diplomatic talks
Pause further strikes on Iran after the US and Israel reach an agreement, following weeks of military escalation in the region.
Chapter 5 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 15d 9h ago US-Iran tensions and oil market reaction
Cancels planned military strike on Iran to pursue a new nuclear deal, causing global oil prices to tumble as diplomatic uncertainty persists.
Chapter 4 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 16d 4h ago US suspends strikes on Iran
Trump orders a five-day delay to strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure to allow for diplomatic talks, following reports of a potential regional agreement.
Chapter 3 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 16d 3h ago US cancels planned strike on Iran
Trump halts military strike on Iran, citing requests from Middle Eastern nations and conditioning the decision on a rapid security agreement
Chapter 2 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 16d 3h ago US and Israel suspend Iran strikes
Trump suspends planned US and Israeli military strikes against Iran, demanding a rapid agreement to avoid future attacks.
Chapter 1 of 19ConflictCatching upReported 17d 10h ago US and Israel plan Iran energy strikes
Plans target Iranian energy infrastructure with strikes possible this weekend, though Donald Trump has not yet given the final go-ahead.